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Brighton's Ernie Clement talks about winning the NCAA College World Series.

Virginia second baseman Ernie Clement, a freshman from Brighton, runs to third base during a College World Series game against Vanderbilt. Virginia won the CWS on Wednesday night.(Photo: Bruce Thorson/USA TODAY Sports)

Two former Section V standouts received phone calls after hearing their names called in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday.

Brighton graduate Ernie Clement was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the fourth round. A junior infielder from the University of Virginia, Clement was tabbed with the 132nd overall pick by the Indians.

Webster Thomas graduate Logan Harasta was picked in the seventh round by the San Francisco Giants. Harasta, a junior pitcher for the University at Buffalo, was selected with the 216th overall pick.

"It was surreal," Clement said. "I was with my sister and both of my grandmothers, we were watching it on TV. I had gotten a text from my adviser a couple of minutes before we saw it on TV. It was just so awesome to see their reaction while we were watching it. I'm really lucky to get this opportunity."

"Last night, I was kind of nervous," Clement said. "I couldn't sleep. I think I just laid in bed until 2 a.m. thinking about it. I said to myself, 'If it's meant to happen, it will.' This is just fun. It's been really nice to be with my family through the whole experience."

This past season, Clement hit .315 with two home runs and 34 runs batted in. As a sophomore, Clement batted .351 with four homers and 30 RBI.

Clement played a key role in helping Virginia win the 2015 College World Series.

Clement finished his Virginia career with 745 at-bats, the 11th most in program history. He struck out just 31 times in his college career.

"Clement has been an effective hitter at the top of the Cavaliers' lineup for the past two years," according to a scouting video on MLB.com. "...He has tremendous contact skills, and while he doesn't walk much, he has proven to be one of the toughest college hitters to strike out in the country."

Harasta, a 6-foot-7 right-hander, pitched at UB, which recently discontinued its baseball program. Harasta said he must decide between turning pro or continuing his college career at the University of Oklahoma.

He said he's leaning toward turning pro. "It's been a crazy couple of weeks," Harasta said.

Harasta assumed the closer role this season. He appeared in 21 games this past season for the Bulls, compiling a 1-3 record and an earned run average of 3.63. He struck out 50 batters and walked 26 in just over 34 innings of work. Harasta's fastball is now up to 97 mph.

"I was in contact with some scouts, and my coach was in contact with some scouts about me before the draft," Harasta said. "I was definitely a little surprised when my name got called."

Harasta, a 2014 All-Greater Rochester selection, said his fastball was about 88 coming out of high school. His repertoire also includes a slider, changeup and curveball. He moved into a bullpen role after starting his freshman season.

Clement was also named the 2016 Cape Cod Summer League MVP. He played in 40 games for the Harwich Mariners and finished second in the league in hitting with a .353 average.

The second baseman/center fielder led the league in hits (59) and stolen bases (19) and ranked sixth in runs scored (25). He had five doubles, one triple and 11 RBI.

Clement said he brings a lot of defensive versatility. Over the past three seasons, he started at second base, shortstop and center field for Virginia.

Base runner Ernie Clement #4 of the Virginia Cavaliers dives back to first base safely against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the College World Series Championship Series on June 23, 2015.(Photo: Peter Aiken, Getty Images)

"I can play all over the field, especially up the middle," Clement said. "That really helped me out." He said having Virginia alum Brandon Guyer currently on the Indians' roster also provided another connection.

Clement said he considered himself to be fortunate. He added that he can't wait to start his professional career.